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NASA Deploys Sail of Experimental Spacecraft Propelled Purely by Light : ScienceAlert

Last updated: September 5, 2024 11:07 pm
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The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, developed by NASA, has recently deployed its booms and sail, receiving light pressure from the Sun to navigate through the Solar System. Similar to a test pilot in a new aircraft, NASA is now testing the handling of the spacecraft, previously tumbling slowly, to see if they can control it under sail power.

The reflectivity of the sail makes it easily visible in the night sky, allowing sky watchers to spot it with the help of the NASA app. Solar sails utilize sunlight pressure to generate thrust, with photons transferring momentum to the sail and propelling the spacecraft forward. While the thrust may be minimal, it proves to be an efficient method for long-term propulsion, as demonstrated by the IKAROS spacecraft launched by JAXA in 2010.

The ACSSS, utilizing lighter and more durable composite materials for its booms and sail, aims to test the viability of solar sail technology. By analyzing the deployment of the booms and sail operation, NASA hopes to enable more efficient deep space exploration, asteroid rendezvous, and other missions requiring low-thrust propulsion.

Following its release without attitude control, the spacecraft initially tumbled through space. Once the deployment analysis is complete, the team will stabilize the spacecraft by re-engaging attitude control. Subsequently, the team will assess flight handling and dynamics to adjust the spacecraft’s orbit.

Since the sail deployment, the operations team has been receiving images and data to understand the boom technology deployment. Initial operations have shown promising results, with the team continuing to monitor and analyze data for further technology tests and demonstrations.

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Keen sky watchers may have the opportunity to spot the spacecraft passing overhead due to the high reflectivity of the sail. NASA has introduced a new feature in their app for users to receive alerts when the spacecraft is visible from their location, encouraging the public to share their sightings using the hashtag #SpotTheSail.

To read the original article published by Universe Today, visit their website.

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